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Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on Continuation of the Joint Session of Congress

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  Washington, DC—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the continuation of the Joint Session of Congress:   “We just witnessed a dark day in our country’s history. This was an attack on our democracy and our national security.   “Our current president incited the storming of the United States Capitol. He must be held…

Rep. Cuellar: I will vote to certify the Electoral College

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President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris won the 2020 election decisively, with a historic margin of victory. The American people cast more than 81 million votes for the Biden-Harris ticket – the most ever cast for a candidate for public office in our nation’s history, and well over a majority of all votes cast.   That is the largest vote…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on Economic Impact Payments

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Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement regarding information on economic impact payments distributed by the IRS: “Millions of Americans are struggling, and this pandemic has forced many out of work – with the risk of losing their homes or being able to afford life’s necessities. These economic impact payments are critical in helping alleviate stress…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on President’s Call to George Secretary of State

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s call with Georgia Secretary of State, Mr. Brad Raffensperger, urging the Secretary to “find” enough votes to overturn his electoral defeat: “If any candidate called my office when I was the Texas Secretary of State and asked me to find 11,780 votes for them, I would say…

Rep. Cuellar Sworn into 117th Congress

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) was sworn in as Texas’ Twenty-Eighth District Congressman to the 117th Congress. The Congressman released the following statement: “I am honored to continue to represent Texas’ 28th in Washington for the next two years. A great deal of work lies ahead, but I remain steadfast in my commitment to working every day to advance the…

Rep. Cuellar Votes to Increase Economic Impact Payments to $2,000

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted for the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of money struggling Americans receive in a second round of direct payments to $2,000. “Millions of Americans are struggling to put food on the table, to pay their rent or mortgage, or to keep up with medical bills that they have…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on Vote to Increase Economic Impact Payments

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement in support of a vote by Unanimous Consent to increase the economic impact payments to $2,000: “House Democrats and I have been fighting for more direct payments to the American people since the beginning. In May, I voted for the Heroes Act, which provided up to $6,000 in direct payments per household, because we…

Rep. Cuellar Secures Passage of Reauthorization of Donations Acceptance Program

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Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured the passage of the Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act of 2020 in both the House and Senate. The Donations Acceptance Program (DAP) enables U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to explore, create and facilitate partnerships for improvements on port of entry…

Rep. Cuellar Secures Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Promoting US-Mexico Economic Partnership

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Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured the passage of H.R. 133, the United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act. This bill, which passed both the House and the Senate, served as vehicle for the emergency coronavirus relief and 2021 omnibus package. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will bolster professional development and economic growth in both…

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Agreement

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after Congress reached an agreement on coronavirus relief and omnibus package: “It is my top priority to ensure that American families and communities are safe, healthy and financially secure as we continue to battle this pandemic,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I will be voting for this package tomorrow so…